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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.10, 390.67 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.10, 390.67 and 165.06 is: 227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.10 : 390.67 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.10/390.67 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.10x = 390.67 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.10x = 64,481.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,481.21/283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.77

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